Who Are We

Meet the Team

Juan and Samai Reboul, born in a small village off the coast of Spain, were not introduced to the world of surfing until they moved to Auroville, India in 95, at the ages of 9 and 10. It was here that a group of surfing pioneers allowed them their own boards with which they could plunge into their newfound passion, unaware that this would lead them towards their present situation. As years went by, their enthusiasm for surfing grew and soon they found themselves with a notorious reputation for their loud voices, large fin-like noses and the habit of ditching school to catch some waves. Today, their old teachers still laugh about how, on several occasions, they unsuccessfully attempted to drag the two boys off their boards and into class (the brothers were apparently oblivious to the shouting figures on the beach). Soon Juan and Samai realised that they wanted to make their passion into their profession, at which point they started giving classes to children and teenagers of Auroville and Pondicherry.

Any lapses in their teaching abilities were filled when they helped out at their friends’ surf school in south-west France. Gathered from their various experiences in the world of surf, Kallialay Surf School (KASS) was created in January 2009 as one of the first surf schools on the south east coast of India.Having surfed these waters since 1996 Juan and Samai know everything about their spot. The peers’ sand banks provide waves suitable for both beginners as well as advanced surfers. The brothers’ knowledge of English, French, Spanish and Tamil along with professional, imported equipment (foam-boards with rubber fins) gives beginners from all around the world a perfect opportunity to catch their first waves and enjoy it in the heat and bustle of South India.

Juan De Banyan

Surf Instructor

Juan the creator of Kallialay surf school is now a family guy, when he is not teaching, shaping boards or surfing he spends all time in the world with his family.

Samai De Kallialay

Surf Instructor

Samai is a full power surfer, when he is not ripping at the sea you find him shaping boards. He is passionate at his teaching, he make you surf 100% guaranteed.

Dylan Markus

Surf Instructor

Dylan learnt since he was 7 years old to surf with Juan & Samai. Since then he became the forever intern dude. When he is not surfing, teaching or studying, you see him partying hard.

Nico Erni

Surf Instructor

Nico started surfing with Juan and Samai from the beginning of the times. When he is not shaping boards he is ripping waves.